Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom are strengthening cooperation to support the growth of the Kingdom’s creative economy, as part of a strategic approach focused on empowering talent, developing cultural and creative industries, and building a sustainable ecosystem that contributes to economic diversification.
The collaboration centers on knowledge exchange and expertise sharing across creative sectors, including arts, design, media, digital content, and innovation-driven cultural industries. It also involves the development of professional training programs and initiatives designed to enhance national capabilities and connect Saudi creatives with global markets.
This partnership comes at a time when the UK is recognized for its advanced experience in managing and expanding the creative economy, while Saudi Arabia is witnessing rapid cultural and artistic momentum driven by major projects and targeted investments. The collaboration is seen as an opportunity to establish long-term partnerships that foster innovation and unlock new growth potential.
The Saudi-UK cooperation reflects the Kingdom’s broader commitment to positioning the creative economy as a key pillar of sustainable development, generating employment opportunities, and supporting entrepreneurs and startups in cultural sectors. This aligns with national ambitions to build a diversified, knowledge-based economy powered by creativity and innovation.
